web02.fireside.fm Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:44:14 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “Commercial Districts” https://podcast.econdevshow.com/tags/commercial%20districts Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson explores the strategies, ideas, and insights that are driving economic development forward into the future. You'll hear new insights from passionate ED's about their successes and struggles, and you'll learn from attraction and retention experts about how to apply actionable strategies inside your EDO. We'll help take your organization, your community, and your career to the next level. en-us episodic Actionable economic development strategies and stories Dane Carlson Dane Carlson explores the strategies, ideas, and insights that are driving economic development forward into the future. You'll hear new insights from passionate ED's about their successes and struggles, and you'll learn from attraction and retention experts about how to apply actionable strategies inside your EDO. We'll help take your organization, your community, and your career to the next level. no econ dev, economic development, ed Dane Carlson show@econdevshow.com 170: The Art of Downtown Transformation in Birmingham with David Fleming https://podcast.econdevshow.com/170 fd7b3a66-6287-48a2-9627-ebcc55b77d8e Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 170 The Art of Downtown Transformation in Birmingham with David Fleming full Dane Carlson David Fleming explains how Rev Birmingham's economic development strategies revitalize downtown areas through local business support, historic preservation, and creating inclusive, vibrant urban spaces. 30:14 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson speaks with David Fleming, president and CEO of Rev Birmingham, about transforming Birmingham from an industrial city into a thriving service economy centered around healthcare and education. Fleming discusses how his organization fosters downtown vibrancy by preserving historic character, supporting local businesses that "make the city cool," ensuring economic and racial diversity, and collaborating with various municipal authorities to create a downtown that attracts over 30 million annual visitors while maintaining its unique identity. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Focus on supporting local businesses that give your city a unique character and "make the city cool." Create incentives that help historic redevelopment while still allowing for new growth. Work in partnership with various city authorities (parking, transit, housing) to align development goals. Develop housing incentives that encourage economic diversity, not just luxury developments. Measure downtown success by evening vibrancy and residential activity, not just daytime business metrics. Recognize the importance of maintaining racial and economic diversity in downtown development plans. Position anchor institutions like healthcare and universities as catalysts for urban revitalization. Balance the needs of various stakeholders: residents, workers, and visitors. Create development tools that preserve local character while encouraging economic growth. Focus on making downtown a destination with diverse attractions that can draw millions of visitors annually. Special Guest: David Fleming. econdev, economic development, eco devo, Urban revitalization, historic preservation, local businesses, downtown development, economic diversity, Birmingham Alabama, healthcare economy, community partnerships, urban planning, commercial districts In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson speaks with David Fleming, president and CEO of Rev Birmingham, about transforming Birmingham from an industrial city into a thriving service economy centered around healthcare and education. Fleming discusses how his organization fosters downtown vibrancy by preserving historic character, supporting local businesses that "make the city cool," ensuring economic and racial diversity, and collaborating with various municipal authorities to create a downtown that attracts over 30 million annual visitors while maintaining its unique identity.

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Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Focus on supporting local businesses that give your city a unique character and "make the city cool."
  2. Create incentives that help historic redevelopment while still allowing for new growth.
  3. Work in partnership with various city authorities (parking, transit, housing) to align development goals.
  4. Develop housing incentives that encourage economic diversity, not just luxury developments.
  5. Measure downtown success by evening vibrancy and residential activity, not just daytime business metrics.
  6. Recognize the importance of maintaining racial and economic diversity in downtown development plans.
  7. Position anchor institutions like healthcare and universities as catalysts for urban revitalization.
  8. Balance the needs of various stakeholders: residents, workers, and visitors.
  9. Create development tools that preserve local character while encouraging economic growth.
  10. Focus on making downtown a destination with diverse attractions that can draw millions of visitors annually.

Special Guest: David Fleming.

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]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson speaks with David Fleming, president and CEO of Rev Birmingham, about transforming Birmingham from an industrial city into a thriving service economy centered around healthcare and education. Fleming discusses how his organization fosters downtown vibrancy by preserving historic character, supporting local businesses that "make the city cool," ensuring economic and racial diversity, and collaborating with various municipal authorities to create a downtown that attracts over 30 million annual visitors while maintaining its unique identity.

Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps!

Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Focus on supporting local businesses that give your city a unique character and "make the city cool."
  2. Create incentives that help historic redevelopment while still allowing for new growth.
  3. Work in partnership with various city authorities (parking, transit, housing) to align development goals.
  4. Develop housing incentives that encourage economic diversity, not just luxury developments.
  5. Measure downtown success by evening vibrancy and residential activity, not just daytime business metrics.
  6. Recognize the importance of maintaining racial and economic diversity in downtown development plans.
  7. Position anchor institutions like healthcare and universities as catalysts for urban revitalization.
  8. Balance the needs of various stakeholders: residents, workers, and visitors.
  9. Create development tools that preserve local character while encouraging economic growth.
  10. Focus on making downtown a destination with diverse attractions that can draw millions of visitors annually.

Special Guest: David Fleming.

Sponsored By:

Links:

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